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Malachite (Primary)

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An attractive lustrous display of inter grown deep green crystals of Malachite from the famous Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Crystals of Malachite are in the so called primary form, seen to have grown in groups in a parallel position habit, over a maroon red Cuprite matrix. A well developed crystal specimen of Malachite from the mine.

Product details

Species
MalachiteAbout Malachite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.0 x 6.5 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$4,000.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Malachite
Mineral guide
Learn about Malachite
vivid green banded crystals and botryoidal forms from copper deposits; color varieties, formation clues, and identification tips for collectors.
Malachite
Regional guide
Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia - azurite-related pseudomorphs, velvety acicular sprays, blue-on-green contrast, highly valued by collectors for form.